I’ve been writing about shopping and sales for over a decade and I’ve never had such a difficult time creating meaningful content. The health and lives of our loved ones have been threatened by a means we have never known before.  It sincerely seems frivolous and senseless to write about shopping and sales as the global economy has lost nearly one-third of its value. 


Be that as it may, it’s comforting to maintain as much of our normal routines as possible even as the world seems to have spun off its axis. Sometimes it’s reassuring to see and speak about the things that make us happy. For this reason, I think it’s reasonable to continue our content as usual. 


Please know that my heart goes out to those throughout the world. As we are a global economy, I will continue to highlight fantastic retailers far away and close to home. Please feel free to reach out at any time with thoughts, observations, and insights. 


Yours Truly,
Lila Delilah

The Canadian online retailer, Ssense has added lots of new season merchandise to its site. The highlights are that there are lots of items priced lower than they are in the United States and there is also no sales tax.

For example, this classic double-G belt is $325 from $450 US retail and a mini Gucci Marmont bag is $1295 from $1890 US. Here is a Bottega Venta pouch that’s $2350 from $2700 US retail and the hard-to-get Jacqumus Chiquito is $465 from $630. Other brands with attractive pricing include Commes des Garcon, Loewe and Chloe.

Ssense usually breaks it’s spring sale earlier than most retailers. Be on the lookout in mid-May for serious discounts.

Online luxury retailers are feeling the pressure to close out anything left from prior seasons and MatchesFashion is the most recent site to add a little promotion to their sale selection. Starting today, you can save an additional 20% off past season merchandise, which has already been reduced up to 70% off. Use code EXTRA20 at checkout to engage the additional savings.

We found Miu Miu pink satin pumps with crystals are $270 from $850 and Prada lightning bolt platforms are $350 from $1100. Kirkwood sandals with a pearl heel are a no brainer for Summer and come to $320 from $745. These Midnight 00 heels come to $380 from $1200. This brand just started selling at Saks and styles just like this are currently full price.

Moving on to bags, a Givenchy snakeskin bag that comes to $1600 from over $2900 and a velvet Eden style is $1600 from $3300. There are also lots of straw beach bags but we will save that fun scrolling for you.

If you’ve started shopping for Summer or vacation, you should first take a look at the beachwear assortment. There are plentiful amounts of beach dresses, swimsuits and coverups to keep you Fountainblu ready. Among the more designer items, we found this Dolce & Gabbana lily print skirt for $320 from $1120, a Balenciaga logo sweater is $400 from $1250 and this Khaite puff-sleeve blouse is $270 from $665.

The most reduced items are from prior seasons but classics stand the test of time. There is really a good selection from which to shop. Just be mindful that the extra discount deems some items final sale. This promotion will run through Monday, March 16.

This week has seemed the longest of the year. We couldn’t be happier that the weekend is near. A little online retail therapy might be exactly what we need to get us to the end.

We suggest you start your hunt on MatchesFashion, which just took another cut to its Winter collection. I am in love with this pastel gradient ski jacket from Perfect Moment that’s reduced to only $192 from $480, a Bottega Veneta oversized tote from this season is reduced 60% and this Loewe small straw bag just got reduced to $270.

Among the shoes, these Balenciaga square-toe boots that are still current are $636 from $1600. They are a steal at 60% off because they will be carried over to next season.  The same goes for these classic Valentino Rockstud sandals that are 50% off. Prada sandals are $250 from $620, and these Marine Serre print botties are $340 from $1135. I’ve started to see this print around and it’s quite eye-catching.

I was told that this sale will only run through Monday. Not sure MatchesFashion has ever taken anything “off sale” but that’s the official information.

This week, the Parisian-based, 24S is offering discounts that can save you up to 25% off on full-price merchandise. There are a few exclusions like Dior, Fendi, Bottega, Gucci, Celine and a few more. Most everything else is fair game.

The breakdown is as follows:

The best part of shopping from 24S is that duties are included and there is no sales tax. In some instances, you’re even able to save even more from the currency conversion.

Some worthy considerations include this Givenchy Eden shoulder bag comes to $1500 from about $2000 and I really love the quilted teal GV3 that comes to $1942 from $3000 on the Givenchy website.  This Prada white canvas bag is great for the beach and is $662 from $1150 in the US.

You can also apply the code to this oversized Valentino belt, which is eye-catching and pairs beautifully with a Dolce & Gabbana print top. I’m in love with the idea of a Versace silk blouse for Spring.

Before you check out, I suggest you do one final scroll of the sale section. There are discounts of up to 70% off. These Balenciaga boots were just shown on the runway and aren’t going anywhere fast but are 60% off. An Acne coat is $575 from $1150, and a Max Mara belted camel coat is $1145 from $2290, and a Balmain velvet blazer is $758 from $2300 US.

This sale will extend through March 7. 24S is one of our favorite online stores. Delivery is super fast and the packaging is a delight.